Liberty RoundTable Podcast

Sam Bushman, Curt Crosby, and Heath Perkins break down the Honest Money Report. Weak June job numbers and constant government revisions raise questions about economic manipulation, while semiconductor stocks pull back and Micron invests in Trump accounts. The team covers falling oil prices tied to Middle East diplomacy, the ongoing gold and silver market shakeup, the fight over Federal Reserve independence, Kevin Warsh's 2% inflation goal, and why honest money in gold and silver remains the real hedge against inflation.

Timestamps:

0:00 Show open, Liberty Roundtable intro

0:54 Heath Perkins joins for the Honest Money Report

1:09 Weak June jobs report and economic data revisions

5:08 Government job number manipulation and Trump Derangement Syndrome

6:23 Entrepreneurship and jobs not captured in official reports

6:35 Semiconductor stocks pull back, Micron invests in Trump accounts

8:01 October historically brings market surprises

8:38 Tariff battles, Supreme Court, and Congress's role

15:54 Crude oil prices ease on Middle East diplomacy

16:05 Gold and silver market trends and outlook

17:24 Electric vehicles and getting government out of energy

17:56 Trump, government agencies, and Federal Reserve independence debate

20:12 Federal Reserve history and the case for honest money

21:40 Kevin Warsh's 2% inflation goal explained

23:00 How inflation quietly benefits the wealthy

24:44 Interest rate outlook and honest money report: gold & silver prices

24:53 Show close

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Sam Bushman and Curt "The Honeyman" Crosby break down the news the networks won't touch. Even hardcore liberal Bill Maher is warning that today's Democrats have gone too far left even for him. Sam and Curt dig into free market solutions vs. socialist promises, the Freedom Fuel Network's brilliant 250th anniversary marketing campaign, Candace Owens' growing credibility problem around the Charlie Kirk case, Mike Lindell's long legal battle finally ending, Sheriff Richard Mack's new book "Democrat, Murder of America," the Supreme Court's major rulings on presidential power, and President Trump's midterm convention announcement in Dallas.

0:00 Show open, Liberty Roundtable intro

0:55 Curt Crosby "The Honeyman" welcomed back

1:34 Bill Maher warns Democrats have gone too crazy even for him

5:10 Free enterprise vs. socialism, the "free loaf of bread" story

7:56 Freedom Fuel Network's 250th anniversary gas price marketing

12:39 Candace Owens' conspiracy claims and credibility questions

14:54 Charlie Kirk case, speedy trial concerns, and TPUSA event reflections

18:06 Mike Lindell's election lawsuit dismissed, running for MN governor

11:41 Sheriff Richard Mack's new book "Democrat, Murder of America"

20:15 Supreme Court term ends, presidential power rulings

21:11 Trump announces midterm convention in Dallas

23:57 Beating inflation through local bartering and honest money

24:44 Show close

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Live from Temple University in Philadelphia, host Sam Bushman and producer Zak Gillies kick off their coverage of the Braver Angels conference, an event dedicated to bridging America's political divide. They tour historic Philadelphia, explain the meaning behind the conference's colored lanyard system (red, blue, yellow, and white), and share personal stories of stepping outside their comfort zones to hold respectful conversations with people who hold opposing views on hot-button issues like abortion and gender. This episode explores what polarization really means, why it's tearing families apart, and how Braver Angels is teaching people to listen first, judge less, and build real bridges across political lines.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains

0:18 Live from Philadelphia at the Braver Angels conference

0:49 Staying at Temple University for the conference

1:20 Touring the Liberty Bell

2:09 A guided history tour of historic Philadelphia

3:03 Turning 59 near America's 250th birthday

3:38 Reflecting on the Founders and the sweltering 1787 convention

4:25 How Braver Angels brings red and blue together in one room

4:39 Tackling hard topics instead of avoiding them

5:48 Defining polarization

6:11 How polarization divides families, not just politics

8:07 The color-coded lanyard system explained

8:46 An experiment: wearing blue to see how people react

12:19 A conversation on abortion with a stranger in line

13:43 Understanding a viewpoint without agreeing with it

14:43 Zak's story: a "straight pride" shirt and a fertility struggle

18:41 Why listening to people's stories changes everything

20:00 A good mix of reds, blues, and yellows at the event

20:24 Over 800 attendees, evenly split by gender

21:52 The fear of losing relationships over beliefs

22:44 A Thanksgiving dinner torn apart by division

23:47 Closing thoughts: this gives us hope

Call to Action:

If this conversation gave you hope, share it with someone you disagree with, and challenge yourselves to have one civil conversation this week. Subscribe to Liberty Roundtable for Part 2 of this series and more interviews with Braver Angels leaders, and visit braverangels.org to find an event near you. Together we can bridge the divide.

In this episode of the Liberty RoundTable Radio Talk Show, host Sam Bushman sits down with producer Zak Gillies to unpack their experience at the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia. They dive into groundbreaking research showing the divide between Americans is far worse in the media and politics than it is in real life, share powerful personal stories (including a Greatest Showman-inspired anthem and a moving GoFundMe story of forgiveness), and explore how storytelling, music, and simple human kindness can rebuild the bridges our culture desperately needs. From liberal journalist Monica Guzman's transformation to lessons on civility from the Founding Fathers, this conversation is a hopeful, practical guide to disagreeing without hating.

0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains

0:15 Recapping the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia

0:50 The research: division is worse in media than real life

2:31 Fear, not hatred, is driving the silence

2:54 Braver Angels workshops: putting research into practice

3:41 The Greatest Showman inspired unity anthem

4:18 Choosing grace over triggering: the abortion conversation story

6:04 We all want the same things at our core

7:53 Change yourself first, and others change too

8:27 Political Leaders and friendship across differences

9:08 The power of storytelling to humanize people

9:42 Monica Guzman's journey from liberal extremism to bridge building

10:38 Why there are no "rock stars" at Braver Angels

12:15 Leadership that isn't distant: the "no rock stars" culture

13:00 What's disappointing vs. what brings hope

13:59 Finding hope in Christ and in the younger generation

15:52 Jesus and the woman taken in adultery: calling out behavior, not people

16:15 Leadership in action: serving instead of being served

16:52 The jazz and blues session and lessons from hardship

18:09 The artist who visually documented every session

19:22 The LDS church attack and a story of forgiveness

19:52 A GoFundMe and grace for the shooter's family

21:37 Why Braver Angels' mission matters

22:14 The disappointment: fear of starting hard conversations

22:46 Training people to communicate without triggering

23:14 Comparing TPUSA and Braver Angels on faith

23:43 Founding principles and the Constitution

Call to Action:

If this conversation gave you hope, share it with someone you disagree with, and challenge yourselves to have one civil conversation this week. Subscribe to Liberty RoundTable for more interviews with Braver Angels leaders in upcoming episodes, and visit braverangels.org to find an event near you. Together we can bridge the divide.

Are we a democracy? Absolutely not. In this first episode of a special Liberty Roundtable series, Sam Bushman breaks down exactly why America was founded as a constitutional republic and why the Founders deliberately rejected democracy as a form of government. Sparked by a conversation at the Braver Angels conference, Sam walks through the history, the founding documents, and 25 reasons the word "democracy" misrepresents everything the Founders built. Words matter, and getting this right is essential to preserving liberty for the next generation.

Timestamps:

0:18 Introduction: Are we a democracy? A resounding no

1:03 The Braver Angels conference and what sparked this series

1:30 The conversation that made this episode necessary

6:16 Why even smart people get this wrong

7:04 30 years of study: how Sam came to understand the republic

8:07 The clear declaration: America is a constitutional republic, not a democracy

8:23 Why Sam came up with 25 proofs instead of 15

9:33 Your sacred role in the next 250 years of the republic

12:34 Segment 2: Breaking down the constitutional framework

21:42 Point 1: The Pledge of Allegiance says republic, not democracy

21:52 Point 2: Benjamin Franklin called it a republic

22:02 Point 3: The Constitution never uses the word democracy

23:00 Point 5: The Founders warned against pure democracy as mob rule

23:42 Point 6: God-given rights are not subject to majority vote

23:59 Point 7: The Constitution limits government power, not public opinion

Call to Action:

Share this broadcast with everyone you know. The republic can only be kept by people who understand what it is. Subscribe to Liberty Roundtable, leave a comment, and stay tuned for Part 2, where Sam continues through all 25 proofs. God save the constitutional republic.

Most Americans have been taught we live in a democracy. The Founders explicitly rejected that. In this episode of Liberty Roundtable, Sam Bushman walks through 25 constitutional realities proving that America was designed as a constitutional republic, not a democracy, and why that distinction is critical to preserving your God-given rights and freedom.

Topics covered include separation of powers, federalism, the Electoral College, the Senate's original design, supermajority requirements, the Bill of Rights, due process, jury unanimity, and the full side-by-side comparison of a constitutional republic vs. a pure democracy.

Timestamps:

0:18 Introduction: America is a constitutional republic, not a democracy

1:50 Point 8: Separation of powers prevents majority domination

2:54 Point 9: Federalism distributes power between states and nation

3:13 Point 10: The Electoral College reflects Republican principles

4:23 Point 11: The Senate was originally indirectly elected

5:28 Point 12: The Constitution, not public opinion, is the supreme law

6:38 Point 13: The Declaration of Independence protects God-given rights

7:30 Point 14: Officials swear to uphold the Constitution, not democracy

7:54 Point 15: America uses democratic methods within a republican system

9:20 Point 16: Constitutional amendments require supermajorities

12:45 Point 17: Most major government actions require supermajorities

14:00 Point 18: States are sovereign, not administrative districts of D.C.

15:10 Point 19: The Electoral College rejects pure national majority rule

15:36 Point 20: The Senate was designed to temper popular passions

16:11 Point 21: Jury verdicts require more than a simple majority

16:50 Point 22: Due process limits what the majority can do to any individual

18:10 Point 24: Checks and balances intentionally slow government down

18:46 Point 25: The entire Constitution reflects distrust of concentrated power

20:33 Side-by-side: Constitutional republic vs. pure democracy

Call to Action:

If this opened your eyes, share this broadcast far and wide. The republic can only be kept by people who understand what it is. Subscribe to Liberty Roundtable, leave a comment with your thoughts, and help educate someone today. You have a republic if you can keep it.

Congress let FISA Section 702 lapse, but is that enough? Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson break down Ron Paul's warning about the surveillance state, the new Section 622 that would share American citizens' private data with a foreign government, and what it all means for liberty. Then they turn to Judge Andrew Napolitano's urgent question on the 250th anniversary of America's founding: are we still a republic, or have we become the empire our founders fled? Plus, Sam shares what he witnessed firsthand at the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia, and why Japan's World Cup fans just gave Americans a lesson in citizenship.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains

0:31 A Republic or an Empire?

0:46 Sam's Braver Angels Experience in Philadelphia

5:07 Ron Paul: Congress's Failure Is Liberty's Gain

20:11 America at 250: Why Have So Many Lost Faith?

23:44 Japan's World Cup Fans Shame Us All

24:34 Closing: God Save the Republic

Call to Action:

Visit libertyroundtable.com and campaignforliberty.org to stay informed and get involved. Follow Liberty Roundtable on X, YouTube, Rumble, and Truth Social. Share this episode with someone who still believes in the republic. God save the Republic of the United States of America.

World Cup visitors are filming grocery stores, gas stations, Waffle Houses, and Buc-ee's, and they can't believe what they're seeing. After being told America was dangerous, hateful, and broken, international visitors are discovering the real America: kind, generous, abundant, and free. On this Fourth of July week episode of Liberty Roundtable, we break down why the 2026 World Cup has become the greatest accidental advertisement for America in history, what de Tocqueville got right centuries ago, and why ordinary Americans are outperforming the propaganda every single day.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains

0:17 America 250 and the Fourth of July

1:03 They Came for Soccer, They Discovered America

12:34 The Best Defense of America Is a Visit

21:05 Why America Is Great: Principles Over Politics

24:28 Call to Action

Call to Action:

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Sam Bushman broadcasts live from the Braver Angels Conference in Philadelphia as the Supreme Court wraps its term with a string of landmark decisions. Sam Dorman of The Epoch Times joins to break down the ruling on Haitian and Syrian deportation protections, what to expect on birthright citizenship, the controversial Monsanto glyphosate decision, and whether Trump can fire federal officials. Then Dr. Scott Bradley weighs in on Fauci accountability, Rand Paul's war powers fight, James Carville's prediction that Trump will resign by Easter 2027, and what a potential Massey-Carlson ticket could mean for 2028. Big issues, straight talk, no spin.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains

1:10 Sam Live from Philadelphia and the Braver Angels Conference

2:28 Sam Dorman joins: Supreme Court end-of-term breakdown

3:19 Birthright Citizenship Case Preview

13:47 Monsanto and Glyphosate: Who Is the Government Protecting?

32:33 The Fauci Facade: Tulsi's Bombshell and Rand Paul's Subpoena

39:01 James Carville Predicts Trump Resigns by Easter 2027

45:56 War Powers Resolution: Rand Paul Caves

54:29 Closing: God Save the Republic

Call to Action:

Visit libertyroundtable.com to listen, subscribe, and share. Follow on X, YouTube, Rumble, and Truth Social. Check out Dr. Scott Bradley's weekly webinars at freedomrisingsun.com every Thursday at 7:00 PM Mountain. Spread the word, share the love, and God save the Republic of the United States of America.

Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarlane joins host Sam Bushman and Sheriff Richard Mack for Part 1 of a powerful conversation about America's political divide. Sugar Bear shares his remarkable journey from a tough childhood in Cincinnati to an All-American football player at Iowa State, to a coach, teacher, and now Braver Angels ambassador. They tackle whether America is more divided than ever, why trust is the real crisis, what gives Sugar Bear hope, and how ordinary citizens can lower the temperature in their own communities.

Sheriff Mack also previews his new book, The Democrat Murder of America: Demagoguery in the First Degree, available at murderofamerica.com.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and opening questions

0:18 Sam's framing questions for the episode

1:40 Introducing Sheriff Mack and Sugar Bear McFarlane

3:02 How Sugar Bear got his name

6:00 Growing up in Cincinnati, the orphanage, and learning to fight

8:50 His father, the five Ps of propaganda, and reading

10:50 Sheriff Mack on "The Democrat Murder of America"

13:49 Is America more divided than ever?

15:20 Sheriff Mack's signature question: What is America's worst problem?

15:44 Trust is the real crisis

19:37 What gives Sugar Bear hope

20:00 His grandmother's wisdom from the projects

21:44 What he has learned debating people across the country: patience

23:34 Why nobody watches the NBA anymore

24:30 Closing and where to find everyone

Call to Action:

If this conversation gave you hope, share it with someone who needs it. Check out the Braver Angels National Convention at braverangels.org, join the Sheriff's Citizens Posse at cspoa.org, and catch every episode of Liberty Roundtable at libertyroundtable.com. And go listen to Part 2. Spread the word. Share the love.